Comment by: Patrick J. Michaels and Paul C. Knappenberger
... And this is very significant and important difference because the high end of the ECS distribution has a large impact on the SCC determination—a fact frequently commented on by the IWG2010. For example, from IWG2010 (p.26): “As previously discussed, low probability, high impact events are incorporat ...
... And this is very significant and important difference because the high end of the ECS distribution has a large impact on the SCC determination—a fact frequently commented on by the IWG2010. For example, from IWG2010 (p.26): “As previously discussed, low probability, high impact events are incorporat ...
Dealing with the uncertainties of climate engineering
... that they are confronted with uncertainties inherent in the situation and experienced on a psychological level. It also means that they need to remain capable of acting despite of these uncertainties. They are required to act under uncertainty or more specifically, they need to take decisions under u ...
... that they are confronted with uncertainties inherent in the situation and experienced on a psychological level. It also means that they need to remain capable of acting despite of these uncertainties. They are required to act under uncertainty or more specifically, they need to take decisions under u ...
AT: Transportation Infrastructure
... due to that this design does not require pressurised tankers. Existing low temperature ships have a capacity of up to 80,000 m3 [10]. This option is, however, not possible for 002 ships due to that 002 at atmospheric pressure only can exist in gaseous or solid phase, but not as a liquid. The best op ...
... due to that this design does not require pressurised tankers. Existing low temperature ships have a capacity of up to 80,000 m3 [10]. This option is, however, not possible for 002 ships due to that 002 at atmospheric pressure only can exist in gaseous or solid phase, but not as a liquid. The best op ...
Unit 12 : Earth`s Changing Climate
... uncertain. However, there is strong scientific consensus that current trends in GHG emissions will cause substantial warming by the year 2100, and that this warming will have widespread impacts on human life and natural ecosystems. Many impacts have already been observed, including higher global ave ...
... uncertain. However, there is strong scientific consensus that current trends in GHG emissions will cause substantial warming by the year 2100, and that this warming will have widespread impacts on human life and natural ecosystems. Many impacts have already been observed, including higher global ave ...
Projecting Climate Change in Hawaii
... km2 in area. Finally, many aspects of the unique indigenous culture in Hawai‘i could be further stressed by significant changes in the local environment. Climate change is a prominent concern among the general public in Hawai‘i and also has received significant official attention. The state wishes t ...
... km2 in area. Finally, many aspects of the unique indigenous culture in Hawai‘i could be further stressed by significant changes in the local environment. Climate change is a prominent concern among the general public in Hawai‘i and also has received significant official attention. The state wishes t ...
Greenhouse Alliances – Responding to the Challenge of Climate
... development of a favourable business case) "encompass the entire state" in three years. While this recommendation was not accepted, alliances have nonetheless prospered and grown to include now all but very few of Victoria’s local governments. Deep and immediate actions required The need for action ...
... development of a favourable business case) "encompass the entire state" in three years. While this recommendation was not accepted, alliances have nonetheless prospered and grown to include now all but very few of Victoria’s local governments. Deep and immediate actions required The need for action ...
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... The above rainfall chart is deficient in many ways, with gaps due to irregular meter recordings, and a virtual non-recording period between 1989 and 1999. However, the first segment does depict flow irregularity, with abnormal peaks every three or so years. This is only partly due to seasonal fluctu ...
... The above rainfall chart is deficient in many ways, with gaps due to irregular meter recordings, and a virtual non-recording period between 1989 and 1999. However, the first segment does depict flow irregularity, with abnormal peaks every three or so years. This is only partly due to seasonal fluctu ...
- White Rose Research Online
... net’ relationship is not certain to remain intact in the face of climate change; indeed, it ...
... net’ relationship is not certain to remain intact in the face of climate change; indeed, it ...
Moresby Declaration for an effective global climate agreement
... Time for a ‘Moresby Declaration for an effective global climate agreement’ The invitation from Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, and from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, to contribute regional initiatives which convey to Leaders ‘the issues that should be focussed on at the regional level’ is mo ...
... Time for a ‘Moresby Declaration for an effective global climate agreement’ The invitation from Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, and from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, to contribute regional initiatives which convey to Leaders ‘the issues that should be focussed on at the regional level’ is mo ...
Cairo Roadmap
... adaptation related data and information as well as national experts in this field. Monitoring of all activities related to Climate Change and other related organizations (Including the Annual Work Plan) Dissemination of data to beneficiaries and related organizations. Used as a reference for prepari ...
... adaptation related data and information as well as national experts in this field. Monitoring of all activities related to Climate Change and other related organizations (Including the Annual Work Plan) Dissemination of data to beneficiaries and related organizations. Used as a reference for prepari ...
Burbank - Climate Change: Operational and Land Use Strategies
... and component standards, differentiated vehicle taxation, support for eco-driving and incentives for more efficient logistic organization, including point of use pricing for roads. “ • “More integrated transport and spatial planning policies might contain demand for motorized transport.” • Mode shif ...
... and component standards, differentiated vehicle taxation, support for eco-driving and incentives for more efficient logistic organization, including point of use pricing for roads. “ • “More integrated transport and spatial planning policies might contain demand for motorized transport.” • Mode shif ...
Caritas Guidelines on Environmental Justice
... appropriate actions to be implemented at regional and national levels. This is similar to previous discussions papers that have been circulated around the CI Confederation, where the decision for actions rests at the regional and national level. Major issues of common concern and need for efficient ...
... appropriate actions to be implemented at regional and national levels. This is similar to previous discussions papers that have been circulated around the CI Confederation, where the decision for actions rests at the regional and national level. Major issues of common concern and need for efficient ...
The geography of climate change: implications
... function may be profound. Enhanced conservation efforts, including expanded reserve systems, intensive management, and the more controversial idea of managed translocation, will play a critical role in efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services (Heller & Z ...
... function may be profound. Enhanced conservation efforts, including expanded reserve systems, intensive management, and the more controversial idea of managed translocation, will play a critical role in efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services (Heller & Z ...
Hasan, F.A. Human Agency, Climate Change, and Culture
... moving from a mobile subsistence economy to a settled economy (a process that took more than five thousand years in the Levant). The veneration for old habits, which may become encoded in religious precepts, is in most cases advantageous, but it is harmful if adhered to dogmatically in all cases giv ...
... moving from a mobile subsistence economy to a settled economy (a process that took more than five thousand years in the Levant). The veneration for old habits, which may become encoded in religious precepts, is in most cases advantageous, but it is harmful if adhered to dogmatically in all cases giv ...
Project Name
... tropical vector diseases associated with a warming climate, and therefore mitigates the social and economic consequences of climate change. Colombia contributed almost 35% of reported DHF cases in America during the period 1996-2004, and 25% of the continental malaria transmission in 2003 alone (PAH ...
... tropical vector diseases associated with a warming climate, and therefore mitigates the social and economic consequences of climate change. Colombia contributed almost 35% of reported DHF cases in America during the period 1996-2004, and 25% of the continental malaria transmission in 2003 alone (PAH ...
Agriculture and climate change: A prairie perspective
... Agriculture is an economic activity that is highly dependent upon weather and climate in order to produce the food and fibre necessary to sustain human life. Not surprisingly, agriculture is deemed to be an economic activity that is expected to be vulnerable to climate variability and change. The vu ...
... Agriculture is an economic activity that is highly dependent upon weather and climate in order to produce the food and fibre necessary to sustain human life. Not surprisingly, agriculture is deemed to be an economic activity that is expected to be vulnerable to climate variability and change. The vu ...
There is general agreement that the negative effects of global
... Short-term problems of injury and loss of responses can target not only rebuilding livelihood and assets will be compounded but also reinforcing structures. by potential increased risks of infectious disease and pest infestations. In a sense this scenario would lead to reactive hard strategies being ...
... Short-term problems of injury and loss of responses can target not only rebuilding livelihood and assets will be compounded but also reinforcing structures. by potential increased risks of infectious disease and pest infestations. In a sense this scenario would lead to reactive hard strategies being ...
Elizabeth Marino - Initiative on Climate Adaptation Research and
... reasonable to assume that because winter settlements tended to be more densely populated than other seasonally settled areas and because the Kigiqitamiut would have been gathered on the island when outsiders first arrived in the early summer that this would seem a ‘natural’ place to build infrastruc ...
... reasonable to assume that because winter settlements tended to be more densely populated than other seasonally settled areas and because the Kigiqitamiut would have been gathered on the island when outsiders first arrived in the early summer that this would seem a ‘natural’ place to build infrastruc ...
Nov 21, 2015 - Science and Environmental Policy Project
... had an increasingly dominant effect on global climate warming observed since the mid-twentieth century. Although the magnitudes of future effects are uncertain, human influences on the climate are growing. The potential consequences of climate change are great and the actions taken over the next few ...
... had an increasingly dominant effect on global climate warming observed since the mid-twentieth century. Although the magnitudes of future effects are uncertain, human influences on the climate are growing. The potential consequences of climate change are great and the actions taken over the next few ...
Bangladesh Experience Mohammad Abdul Qayyum 1
... ∗ Local Disaster Risk Reduction Fund (LDRRF) – provided by Development Partners (DRR including CCA) ∗ Employment Generation Program for the Poorest ...
... ∗ Local Disaster Risk Reduction Fund (LDRRF) – provided by Development Partners (DRR including CCA) ∗ Employment Generation Program for the Poorest ...
Impact of Climate Change on Outdoor Thermal Comfort and Health
... Long confined to the scientific community, at ecological progress, it has emerged since some years at government level with recently the signing of Kyoto protocol. The global awareness about climate change is now a fact some. This awareness has led the international community to seek a scientific co ...
... Long confined to the scientific community, at ecological progress, it has emerged since some years at government level with recently the signing of Kyoto protocol. The global awareness about climate change is now a fact some. This awareness has led the international community to seek a scientific co ...
Zimbabwe Capacity Development Needs Assessment Report
... resilience in development planning processes, build climate resilience and support countries to adapt to a new climate regime through increased investments in water security The project supports 8 African countries and 5 river basins to better cope with the impacts of climate change. In Zimbabwe, WA ...
... resilience in development planning processes, build climate resilience and support countries to adapt to a new climate regime through increased investments in water security The project supports 8 African countries and 5 river basins to better cope with the impacts of climate change. In Zimbabwe, WA ...
3104 EN
... significant changes in the Earth climate system and these changes are adversely affecting natural ecosystems, humans, communities and economic activities. It is also clear that if nations do not act quickly to reduce substantially the emissions of greenhouse gases, global temperatures will rise sign ...
... significant changes in the Earth climate system and these changes are adversely affecting natural ecosystems, humans, communities and economic activities. It is also clear that if nations do not act quickly to reduce substantially the emissions of greenhouse gases, global temperatures will rise sign ...
Impacts of climate change on a grassland catchment
... the management of water resources. The aim of the WFD is the achievement of good water quality status, as defined in the Directive, for all water bodies. It requires that management plans are implemented for all river basin districts (RBD) and that these plans are reviewed on an on-going six-yearly ...
... the management of water resources. The aim of the WFD is the achievement of good water quality status, as defined in the Directive, for all water bodies. It requires that management plans are implemented for all river basin districts (RBD) and that these plans are reviewed on an on-going six-yearly ...